Shopify Inc. is a Canadian e-commerce company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Ottawa. It develops a platform that enables merchants of all sizes to build online stores, manage inventory, process payments and sell across channels. Over the years Shopify has expanded from a hosted storefront to a broader commerce stack that includes point-of-sale hardware and consumer-facing shopping tools.
On the app front, Shopify publishes products aimed at both merchants and shoppers. The Shopify: Sell online/in person app helps business owners run storefronts, manage orders and accept payments; Shopify Point of Sale (POS) provides in-person transaction and inventory management; and the Shop app aggregates orders, tracks shipments and helps consumers discover brands. Shopify has been recognized for its role in lowering the barrier to entry for online retail, supporting millions of merchants worldwide and listing publicly on major exchanges.
Beyond software, Shopify invests in developer tooling, APIs and an app ecosystem that lets third-party developers extend platform capabilities. The company maintains centralized support and developer resources at [email protected] and on its website, https://www.shopify.com, making it straightforward for merchants and partners to find documentation, support and community resources.
